Le Carillon d'Angelus 2020

The elegance and aromatic finesse of a Saint-Émilion Grand Cru

The estate

The Château Angélus is one of the prestigious Premier Grand Cru Classé A of Saint-Émilion. This legendary estate in the appellation was founded in 1782 and, for eight generations, the de Boüard de Laforest family has guarded this exceptional heritage. Carillon d’Angélus is the second wine of Château Angélus.

The vineyard

Carillon d’Angélus 2020 comes from an 18-hectare vineyard with plots spread across clay, clay-limestone-sandy soils and well-draining soils. Attuned to its environment, this estate in Saint-Émilion is undergoing conversion to organic farming and the vineyard is certified High Environmental Value level 3.

The vintage

The heavy rainfall during winter and spring allowed the soils to build up a life-saving water reserve throughout the year to preserve the balance of the vineyard. The 2020 vintage is marked both by prolonged drought and by the ability of the soils (clays, limestones) to provide perfect balance by drawing on water reserves. Summer conditions were ideal for ensuring good ripeness and producing healthy, balanced grapes rich in polyphenols. Balanced and complete, 2020 is a perfect synthesis of its two illustrious predecessors, 2018 and 2019.

Winemaking and aging

Winemaking takes place in inverted conical stainless steel tanks, with filling and extraction work by gravity. A pre-fermentation maceration precedes alcoholic fermentation, followed by a post-fermentation maceration of 1 to 3 weeks. Barrel filling is carried out 50% after draining and 50% after malolactic fermentation. Aging lasts 16 months in barrels, of which 60% are new and 40% in one-wine barrels.

Blend

Merlot (90%), Cabernet Franc (10%)

Characteristics and tasting advice for Carillon d’Angélus 2020 from Château Augélus

Tasting

Color
Brilliant, the color is a beautiful dark ruby.

Nose
The nose combines notes of wild red berries, cherry stones, pepper and spices.

Palate
The palate seduces with its suave, velvety tannins as well as its zesty notes, lending sapidity and length.